July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Maintaining anticoagulation is crucial for patients with antiphospholipid syndrome.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” People with Alopecia Areata are more likely to have certain health issues like ulcerative colitis and type 1 diabetes, but less likely to have others like hypertension and type 2 diabetes.
28 citations
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November 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and treatment of scalp itch require differentiating between various conditions using a proposed five-step evaluation process.
28 citations
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April 2009 in “Annals of laboratory medicine” The dense fine speckled pattern in ANA tests is common in autoimmune diseases, challenging previous beliefs that it was unrelated.
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April 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” People with Lichen Planopilaris are more likely to have autoimmune diseases, especially Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and less likely to have diabetes and some other common conditions.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Non-itchy rashes can indicate serious diseases like lupus.
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November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treatments for permanent hair loss from scarring aim to stop further loss, not regrow hair, and vary by condition, with partial success common.
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March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.
27 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that primary scarring alopecias cause permanent hair loss, have unpredictable outcomes, and lack definitive treatments, requiring personalized care.
12 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.
A 29-year-old woman with symptoms of both lupus and rheumatoid arthritis improved with specific medications.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that different types of hair loss have specific treatments, and early diagnosis is crucial for preventing permanent hair loss.
4 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of Medical Case Reports” A man developed autoimmune issues after a transplant, improved with treatment, but died from leukemia relapse.
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January 2020 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” SLE is rare in Uganda but often has complications and overlaps with rheumatoid arthritis.
4 citations
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January 2017 in “PubMed” A girl with lupus had unusually long and thick eyelashes, a rare symptom of her condition.
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January 2018 in “ARC Journal of Dermatology” A patient had both chronic lupus and systemic scleroderma, requiring careful treatment to manage symptoms.
31 citations
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March 2018 in “Frontiers in Immunology” The document concludes that anti-dsDNA antibodies are not unique to SLE and their use as indicators is doubtful, highlighting the need for better understanding and classification of the disease.
18 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine Research” A woman with lupus and severe nerve damage improved with specific treatments.
January 2019 in “Lung India” A 68-year-old woman with lupus and blood disorders improved after increased steroids and immunoglobulin treatment.
November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Timely diagnosis of SLE is crucial due to symptom overlap with fibromyalgia.
1 citations
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October 2013 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” Infliximab can trigger lupus-like symptoms in Crohn's disease patients.
23 citations
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January 2012 in “International Food Research Journal” Tofacitinib effectively treated a woman's severe symptoms from a rare autoimmune condition.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome is rare, linked to lupus, and hard to treat due to severe insulin resistance.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Antiphospholipid syndrome can severely damage adrenal glands, requiring early diagnosis and treatment.
3 citations
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December 1991 in “PubMed” The infant was diagnosed with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome, a rare genetic disorder causing various physical and developmental issues.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for CAPS, and Eculizumab can be effective.
January 2024 in “Ankara City Hospital Medical Journal” Rhupus is a complex syndrome that combines rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, making diagnosis challenging.
10 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Careful management of blood thinners is crucial for lupus patients with APS.
64 citations
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January 2009 in “Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology” Interferon and ribavirin can cause serious skin reactions and other health issues.
21 citations
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August 2011 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Looking at skin can help find and treat serious diseases early.